Lady Cleaner

Background/IRC Summary:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 20 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

IRC has been working in Pakistan for over 40 years, and manages and delivers large, complex programs to meet the needs in health, education, protection, environmental health, and livelihoods for displaced, poor, and disaster-affected communities. IRC works in partnership with local government and non-governmental organizations and is currently present in 4 provinces including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the newly Merged Districts of KP – Ex Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Job Summary: The Cleaner’s responsibility is to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of assigned facilities to proscribed standards

Responsibilities:

·         On a daily basis, clean floors/ carpets, surfaces and fixtures in assigned facilities to proscribed standards and in keeping with assigned schedules.

·         Maintain the order and cleanliness of cleaning supply closets and cabinets.  Request cleaning supplies and equipment, as needed, in a timely fashion.  Maintain cleaning equipment and materials in good and clean condition.

·         Clean bathrooms and dining areas daily to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. 

·         Empty wastebaskets daily.  Prepare for scheduled trash pick-up. Remove equipment boxes and shipping containers for storage or disposal, as directed.

·         Sweep walkways, external stairs and outer areas at least once a day.  Pick up and dispose of litter.

·         Clean windows, refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, lighting fixtures, as needed or scheduled.  Wash carpets, as needed or scheduled. 

·         Provide emergency or spot-cleaning assistance, as needed or requested.

·         Help to prepare rooms for meetings and other activities, as assigned. 

·         Identify and report maintenance concerns, including but not limited to: problems with plumbing, light fixtures, windows, doors, and cleaning equipment.

·         Responsible for the washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchen equipment of staff guest house to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained.

·         Will serve tea / refreshment to guests

·         Run errands, as directed.

·         Perform other duties, as assigned

Position Reports to: Senior Supply Chain Officer

Job Requirements:

Education:

·         Basic literacy

Work Experience:

·         3 years experience of working as cleaner/office aide in an office setup.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

·         Good health and personal hygiene.

·         Demonstrated cleaning skills.

·         Responsiveness to direction and willingness to learn.

Language Skills: 

·         Local languages along with good Urdu speaking.

The IRC Core Values and Commitments

·           The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

·           IRC is committed to ensuring that IRC staff is suitable to work with children and have the knowledge s/he needs to uphold and abide by the IRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

o   Level of interaction with children: Less frequent direct contact with children

·           IRC recognizes that gender equality is fundamental to the achievement of our organizational mission. As such, IRC is committed to the promotion of gender equality in all aspects of our operations and programs. Our organizational policies, procedures and actions demonstrate this commitment.

Women candidates, minorities and persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.